Aftab Maken The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has voiced strong disapproval of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to purchase over 1,000 vehicles worth billions of rupees. During a meeting chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, the committee criticized the procurement and recommended halting it immediately. The controversy began …
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Aftab Maken Minister of State for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima, has revealed the resistance faced in digitizing government departments, emphasizing that no institution willingly embraces digital transformation. Speaking at a briefing for the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, she stressed the need to adopt digital …
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ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved comprehensive business plans for Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) and Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). The plans, submitted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, aim to address operational challenges and …
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The Interior Ministry will launch an inquiry into its own officials for pursuing unnecessary litigation against Chinese tech giant M/s Huawei, withholding $6.17 million (Rs 1.72 billion) owed under the Safe City Project, reliable sources disclosed on Thursday. The Ministry’s decision to file an Intra Court Appeal (ICA) against Huawei …
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In a historic move, the government has reduced the electricity tariff for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from Rs 71 to 39.70 per unit, marking a 44% reduction. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Power Division under the National Energy Conservation Authority (NEECA), has also introduced new regulations for establishing …
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The Board of Directors of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest Exploration and Production (E&P) company, has reappointed Ahmed Hayat Lak as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a term of three years. The listed E&P company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) of …
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) investigation has revealed that internet slowdowns and disruptions in Pakistan have caused damage to the internet infrastructure and foreign exchange reserves. The PTA’s investigation into internet slowdowns and disruptions across the country has revealed several points. According to PTA briefing papers, during internet disruptions in …
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The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT), chaired by Syed Aminul Haque, has summoned the Minister of Interior and the Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) to address concerns related to internet disruptions and damages. Minister of State for IT, Shaza Fatima, questioned the accuracy of …
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Aftab Maken The Chairman of PTA informed the Senate Committee on IT on Thursday that VPN licensing would commence on January 1, asserting that it would address certain issues. However, he clarified that VPNs are not the cause of slow internet. Minister of State for IT, Shiza Fatima, stated that …
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shahid Hussain Raja Introduction The geopolitical landscape of the 21st century is increasingly defined by technological competition between the West, led by the United States, and China. This “tech war” spans fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing and reflects a broader struggle for economic dominance, national …
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